Oborevwori Inaugurates Key Infrastructure at Southern Delta University

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Saturday inaugurated a series of landmark projects at Southern Delta University, Ozoro, as part of activities marking the institution’s maiden convocation ceremony.

The commissioned projects include a block of science laboratories, the Faculty of Computing Complex, the Pa James Odhokpa Izomor Engineering Workshops comprising 10 fully equipped workshops donated by Engineer Godwin Izomor, male and female hostels, and the Faculty of Medical Sciences building constructed by the Delta State Government.

Speaking during the inauguration, Governor Oborevwori expressed gratitude to God for the milestone and commended the university for its steady growth within a short period.

“I am very pleased to be here today. First and foremost, I thank Almighty God for making this occasion possible, and I commend Southern Delta University for this remarkable achievement,” he said.

The governor disclosed that he began the day’s engagements before 9 a.m. with the commissioning of key facilities, including laboratories and workshops for the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Computing Complex.

He described the engineering workshops built through private initiative in memory of Pa James Izomor as particularly inspiring, noting that the gesture represents a meaningful investment in education and human capital development.

“While many invest their wealth in luxury and showmanship, this family chose to invest in education. This is highly commendable, and I pray that God will continue to bless them,” he stated.

Governor Oborevwori also praised the Vice-Chancellor, Jacob Oboreh, the Governing Council and the university management for what he described as prudent and transparent management of the institution’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), which he said has translated into visible infrastructural development.

“I am particularly impressed with the prudent use of Internally Generated Revenue by the University management. I encourage Vice-Chancellors of other universities to emulate this example,” he added, reaffirming that the institution is authorised to manage and deploy its IGR for developmental purposes.

Reflecting on the Faculty of Medical Sciences project, the governor recalled inspecting the building last year and promising that the faculty would be provided with a befitting structure and conducive learning environment.

“Today, I am glad to say that this promise has been fulfilled. The quality of work delivered here speaks volumes. This is a promise made and a promise kept,” he said.

He described the Medical Sciences project as critical to advancing medical education and scientific research in the state.

In his remarks, Vice-Chancellor Professor Oboreh disclosed that several of the projects were executed through internally generated revenue and direct labour, a strategy he said ensured cost-effectiveness and quality control.

He thanked Governor Oborevwori for his consistent funding and support, which he noted had enabled the young institution to achieve significant infrastructural and academic milestones within a short period.

The inauguration of the projects marked a major highlight of the university’s historic maiden convocation, underscoring the state government’s commitment to strengthening tertiary education and providing modern facilities to enhance learning and innovation in Delta State.